actually the dslr shooting for dummies book is quite good. It covers allot of dslr shooting techniques. My wife decided to buy it to get more technique. And after reading a couple of chapters it is actually very good.

I have been reading the "Digital Photography" books from Scott Kelby. The boxed set can be found on ebay if you do not have a book store nearby. His writing style can be an acquired taste but there has been some good information.

In some instances the books I have read have raised new questions which forum members have been willing and able to clarify for me. The users manual is always something to be referred to while reading but taken on its own they remind me of the old DOS manuals from the early IBM days. If you understood the book you more than likely did not need it in the first place.

I have been reading the "Digital Photography" books from Scott Kelby. The boxed set can be found on ebay if you do not have a book store nearby. His writing style can be an acquired taste but there has been some good information.

In some instances the books I have read have raised new questions which forum members have been willing and able to clarify for me. The users manual is always something to be referred to while reading but taken on its own they remind me of the old DOS manuals from the early IBM days. If you understood the book you more than likely did not need it in the first place.

Steve

LOL, Steve. I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels that way about the manual. I'm enjoying my FZ35 but there are times when I feel like the manual was written for NASA engineers, in Klingon.

Second also on the Scott Kelby series. Those are also available for Barnes & Noble Nook, if you have one.